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Saronic · Austin, TX · Business operations and strategy · posted 3 days ago
Saronic · Austin, TX · posted 19 days ago
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| Employer | Saronic |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Field | Technology › Data, analytics and AI |
| Level | not stated |
| Source category | Forward Deployable Eng, Forward Deployable Eng |
| Posted | 2026-10-21 (19 days ago) |
| Work arrangement | On-site at the location listed |
| Pay | Not published in the source listing |
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
We are seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer who will be at the forefront of integrating, deploying, and improving our autonomous systems in real-world environments. You will work hands-on with software, networking, and autonomy, ensuring our autonomous service vessels perform reliably in operational settings. This role blends software development, field deployment, and problem-solving to ensure our technology delivers real mission impact.
You will be deeply engaged in debugging and optimizing autonomy algorithms, refining system performance based on real-world data, and working closely with end-users to adapt our technology to mission needs. Whether troubleshooting networking issues, improving sensor integration, or refining control logic, you will play a critical role in making our systems more capable and reliable.
You will be the link between groundbreaking autonomy technology and real-world success. You will work on the front lines of maritime autonomy, ensuring our systems operate effectively in the environments where they matter most. You will impact mission success and shape the future of autonomous maritime operations.
Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced software systems for autonomy, networking, and mission execution, with a focus on robust performance in dynamic maritime environments
Drive field testing and deployment strategies, overseeing validation of autonomy, perception, and control systems under operational conditions, and proactively identifying systemic issues
Own the analysis of mission-critical performance data, translating operational insights into high-impact software improvements that enhance system behavior, reliability, and responsiveness
Architect and integrate new autonomy capabilities, ensuring compatibility across software, sensors, and vessel hardware, while maintaining a modular and scalable system design
Partner directly with operators, mission planners, and end-users, translating feedback into actionable requirements and guiding the evolution of the autonomy stack to meet mission needs
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for complex issues spanning software, hardware, and networking layers, and implement durable solutions that strengthen system resilience
Mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams, aligning autonomy development with broader product and mission goals, and elevating engineering practices across the organization
Establish and maintain technical standards, authoring deployment protocols, diagnostic tools, and documentation to support the reliable scaling of autonomy systems in operational fleets
5+ years of experience developing autonomy or robotics systems, with a strong foundation in software engineering
Proficient programming skills in C++, Rust, Python, or similar languages, with experience building and maintaining performance-critical systems
Deep technical background in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems, particularly within maritime, aerospace, or defense sectors
Strong understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems, including TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, and message-passing frameworks (e.g., ROS, ZeroMQ)
Extensive hands-on experience with perception sensors such as cameras, radar, GPS, and IMUs, with emphasis on integration and real-time sensor fusion
Proven ability to debug and resolve complex, cross-disciplinary issues, spanning software, hardware, networking, and autonomy behavior
Experience adapting autonomy systems to real-world constraints, including variable environments, limited communications, and platform-specific limitations
Willingness and capability to lead field deployments (up to 50%), with a history of testing and refining autonomous systems in operational maritime or expeditionary contexts
Expertise in motion planning, control systems, and behavior architectures, including behavior trees and adaptive navigation algorithms
Domain knowledge in maritime systems, naval operations, or defense technology, with an understanding of mission-critical operational needs
Familiarity with distributed autonomy and multi-agent coordination, including decentralized planning and task-sharing in communication-limited settings
Leadership in system integration, testing, and operationalization, collaborating across engineering, product, and field teams to deliver robust, deployable systems
This Role Is For You If:
You’re a software engineer who wants to see your code leave the repo and run on real vessels, in real missions
You enjoy tackling integration and deployment challenges where things don’t always go as planned
You’re comfortable stepping in as the technical expert on-site and working through complex issues independently
You can take a loosely defined customer need and turn it into something that works in practice
You like working directly with users, but prefer solving problems through code rather than slides
This Role Is NOT:
A pilot or flight test engineering position — you’ll be enabling the mission, not flying it
A primarily hands-on hardware role (electronics, wiring, mechanical assembly), though you may occasionally pitch in
A job with fully predictable schedules — priorities can shift with demos, weather, and mission needs
A traditional SRE/DevOps role based entirely in an office — this role includes time in the field
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
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Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Austin has 979,539 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 3.2% of the population of Texas. It covers 326 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,001 people per square mile. The median age is 34.7, about the same as the state median (34.7 against 35.6).
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The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan area has 1,293,690 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $56,950 a year, 12% above the national median ($56,950 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (159,340 jobs, median $47,770); management (133,950 jobs, median $129,060); food preparation and serving related (120,570 jobs, median $33,280). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (1.9 times) and architecture and engineering (1.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($129,060) and computer and mathematical ($114,350). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Travis County was 3.6%. 75.1% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Travis County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 56.0% drive alone, 2.0% use public transit, 2.5% walk, 30.7% work from home. 10.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 40% below the state average (10.2% against 16.9%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.
59.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76% above the state share (59.6% against 33.8%). 18.7% of residents were born outside the United States, 7% above the state share (18.7% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 12.0%, 13% below the state rate (12.0% against 13.8%).
The warmest month is Aug, averaging 86°F (30.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at 49°F (9.3°C). About 841 mm (33 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (111 mm) and Feb the driest (45 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
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| Place ⇅ | Distance from the job city ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Commute 45+ min ⇅ | Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅ | Open jobs there ⇅ |
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| Austin, TX | 0 mi | $1,729 | $555,300 | $93,658 | 10.2% | n/a | Jobs |
| Pflugerville, TX | 14 mi | $1,932 | $402,400 | $117,799 | 12.3% | n/a | — |
| Cedar Park, TX | 15 mi | $1,846 | $513,600 | $129,545 | 14.8% | n/a | — |
| Round Rock, TX | 17 mi | $1,763 | $418,600 | $99,287 | 13.1% | n/a | Jobs |
| Leander, TX | 20 mi | $1,939 | $506,200 | $139,048 | 22.3% | n/a | — |
| Hutto, TX | 21 mi | $2,255 | $365,700 | $118,834 | 20.4% | n/a | — |
| Kyle, TX | 22 mi | $1,752 | $334,600 | $90,323 | 32.1% | n/a | — |
| Georgetown, TX | 26 mi | $1,795 | $429,100 | $95,062 | 20.8% | n/a | Jobs |
| San Marcos, TX | 31 mi | $1,322 | $310,400 | $51,281 | 16.2% | n/a | — |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 42 mi | $1,327 | $389,300 | $97,301 | 40.2% | n/a | — |
| New Braunfels, TX | 47 mi | $1,654 | $339,400 | $86,021 | 19.5% | n/a | — |
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How far Austin, TX is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.
| From ⇅ | Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅ | Population of that city ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 0 mi | 979,539 |
| San Antonio, TX | 74 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Houston, TX | 146 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 173 mi | 963,194 |
| Dallas, TX | 182 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 357 mi | 697,125 |
| Denver, CO | 768 mi | 718,877 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 870 mi | 1,642,323 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 926 mi | 885,860 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 959 mi | 977,670 |
| Chicago, IL | 974 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,039 mi | 903,844 |
| Columbus, OH | 1,067 mi | 914,802 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,153 mi | 1,389,526 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,233 mi | 3,857,263 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,437 mi | 1,579,706 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,459 mi | 990,138 |
| New York, NY | 1,512 mi | 8,483,844 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,530 mi | 830,235 |
| Seattle, WA | 1,769 mi | 754,195 |
| City ⇅ | Straight-line distance ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Lockhart, TX | 29 mi | 22 |
| Cibolo, TX | 57 mi | 1 |
| Converse, TX | 64 mi | 1 |
| San Antonio, TX | 74 mi | 200 |
| Lakehills, TX | 85 mi | 1 |
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